Partners Real Estate (“Partners”), a private partnership-led, fully-integrated commercial real estate firm, announced today that Alex Battle, most recently Director of Development and Government Affairs for True North 400, will join the firm’s Atlanta Office Agency Leasing team as Vice President. Joining forces with the Atlanta Agency Leasing team, Mr. Battle will initially focus on the North Fulton market. He begins January 4, 2027.

“Alex brings deep expertise and an ownership perspective from his work in the vibrant North Fulton market,” said Ms. Almassy. “We’re excited to combine his vast knowledge with our proven Office Agency Leasing team; together Partners will deliver superior results to investors in that market and beyond.”

Mr. Battle joined True North 400, the community improvement district (CID) serving the GA 400 corridor in North Fulton County, in 2020. As Director of Development and Government Affairs, he represented the district with community and civic organizations, strengthened its stakeholder relationships and led efforts to expand the district’s boundaries and revenue. He previously served as the CID’s Program Coordinator, leading outreach to current and prospective members, handling external affairs and working with its Board of Directors to execute the district’s mission. Before joining True North 400, he worked in government affairs in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Battle is a graduate of Leadership North Fulton through the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, where he serves as an Ambassador, and an alumnus of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Emerging Leaders Initiative at the Council for Quality Growth. He earned his BBA from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee.

“I’ve spent the last several years working alongside the property owners, employers and civic leaders shaping North Fulton’s growth,” said Mr. Battle. “Aileen and this team have earned their reputation by delivering for owners year after year, and I’m excited to put what I know about North Fulton to work for the clients they serve.”

Mr. Battle’s hiring reflects Partners’ continued investment in Atlanta, where the firm has expanded to more than 70 commercial real estate professionals. That growth includes the upcoming arrival of Robin Godwin as Chief Operating Officer, Southeast; acquiring Crown Tenant Advisors to launch Partners’ Healthcare Services platform; and appointing seasoned leaders to spearhead the firm’s new Federal Leasing and Healthcare Real Estate Investment practices.